Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and human behaviour. Psychologists observe and conduct experiments to find out more about the way people behave and interact. They try to understand what motivates, challenges or changes us and use this understanding to help us tackle personal and social problems. In the Lower Sixth, pupils will study the foundations of Psychology, which focus on the areas that have underpinned modern psychological understanding. In the Upper Sixth, pupils will study clinical psychology and criminological psychology to learn how our understanding of the subject is applied today. The third course component is psychological research skills and methods. This course encourages pupils to: develop essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of the subject and how they relate to each other, to develop and demonstrate a deep appreciation of the skills, knowledge and understanding of scientific methods, to develop competence and confidence in a variety of practical, mathematical and problem-solving skills, to appreciate how society makes decisions about scientific issues and how the sciences contribute to the success of the economy and society.
To enter the Sixth Form, you need to achieve at least six grades 4 to 9 at GCSE or equivalent with at least a grade 6 in any subject to be taken at A level. Please note that we ask for additional entry requirements for some subjects*.
• Paper 1 - Foundations in Psychology 35% (2 hrs) • Paper 2 - Application in Psychology 35% (2 hrs) • Paper 3 - Psychological Skills 30% (2 hrs)
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Windsor and Maidenhead |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £28,560; Boarding £42,180 - £45,435 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Wells Lane, Ascot, SL5 7DZ |
Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and human behaviour. Psychologists observe and conduct experiments to find out more about the way people behave and interact. They try to understand what motivates, challenges or changes us and use this understanding to help us tackle personal and social problems. In the Lower Sixth, pupils will study the foundations of Psychology, which focus on the areas that have underpinned modern psychological understanding. In the Upper Sixth, pupils will study clinical psychology and criminological psychology to learn how our understanding of the subject is applied today. The third course component is psychological research skills and methods. This course encourages pupils to: develop essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of the subject and how they relate to each other, to develop and demonstrate a deep appreciation of the skills, knowledge and understanding of scientific methods, to develop competence and confidence in a variety of practical, mathematical and problem-solving skills, to appreciate how society makes decisions about scientific issues and how the sciences contribute to the success of the economy and society.
To enter the Sixth Form, you need to achieve at least six grades 4 to 9 at GCSE or equivalent with at least a grade 6 in any subject to be taken at A level. Please note that we ask for additional entry requirements for some subjects*.
• Paper 1 - Foundations in Psychology 35% (2 hrs) • Paper 2 - Application in Psychology 35% (2 hrs) • Paper 3 - Psychological Skills 30% (2 hrs)